- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Piedmont, AL
Piedmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010276001108
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, AL.
School address
District: Piedmont City · Alabama
NCES ID 010276001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Piedmont High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 010276001108 · Piedmont, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 16.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Piedmont Elementary School (542 students)
Piedmont High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Piedmont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piedmont Eleme
Piedmont Elementary School
542 students
- This school
Piedmont High School
315 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle School
223 students
What this shows Piedmont High School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont High School compares
Piedmont High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Piedmont High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Piedmont City reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont High School
How many students attend Piedmont High School?
Piedmont High School has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Piedmont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedmont High School?
55.6% of students at Piedmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Piedmont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont High School?
Piedmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Piedmont High School rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Piedmont City?
Besides Piedmont High School, Piedmont City also operates Piedmont Elementary School (542 students) and Piedmont Middle School (223 students). See the Piedmont City district page for the complete list.